Prescription Medication Resources
Prescription drugs can be expensive, and many people don’t have insurance to cover these medications. But cost should not prevent anyone from accessing the medications they need. There are resources available to help.
HealthLink: 524-7171
HealthLink is our community’s front door to healthcare information and resources. While HealthLink does not specifically provide prescription assistance, we do offer healthcare financial counseling, and we can help you determine whether there are any assistance programs for which you may be eligible.
LRGHealthcare & Local Resources
Medication Connection: 527-7011
This LRGHealthcare program assists patients who have no other sources for help with prescriptions—those who have too much income to qualify for state aid for prescriptions, but not enough to purchase a supplemental prescription plan. We work with patients’ primary care providers to help access special patient medication programs offered through pharmaceutical companies.
Health First Family Care Center Assistance Programs
Health First Family Care Center, with locations in Franklin and Laconia, has a full-time staff member who works with Health First clients to access pharmaceutical company programs, and assists Health First clients with accessing Medicare Part D. They also provide some sample distribution to clients and work with pharmaceutical companies to access samples most needed by patients. For more information, or to schedule an appointment at Health First, please call their offices at 934-0177 or 366-1070.
City or Town Assistance
Local counties participate in a program offering discounts on prescriptions not covered by insurance. The Prescription Discount Card Program is free, is open to all county residents, and does not require an enrollment form. For information or to get a card, please call your County Commissioners’ office or your Town or City Clerk’s office.
Some city or town welfare offices may offer limited prescription assistance for those with limited income. Please call your city or town welfare office for more information.
Other Resources
Medicare—Part D
Medicare Prescription Drug coverage is optional insurance available to anyone with Medicare coverage. There are many plans available, and plan cost varies. These plans make sense for some patients with high medication costs, but may not be helpful for everyone. For more information, please call ServiceLink at 528-6945.
RXOutreach.com
This website primarily provides access to generic drugs for people who meet financial guidelines. It costs between $20 and $40 to fill a three-month supply, and medications are mailed directly to your home. People with other insurance may still apply, but everyone who applies needs to send a prescription and must list their income. Visit the site at www.rxoutreach.com.
Wal-Mart $4 Generic Drug Program
Wal-Mart is now offering consumers a program that provides a number of generic drugs at a cost of $4 per prescription or refill. There are approximately 300 different prescriptions available at Wal-Mart, Sam’s Club, and Neighborhood Market pharmacies across the nation. A list of available prescriptions is available at www.walmart.com, or you can ask at any Wal-Mart or Sam’s Club pharmacy.
If you have difficulty accessing any of these resources, please call ServiceLink of Belknap County at 528-6945 or HealthLink at 524-7171 for help.
